Porter Distributing Co
USDOT 178102MC-172677USDOT activeAuthority active· Mitchell, SD
Porter Distributing Co (USDOT 178102) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-172677 based in Mitchell, SD. The earliest grant on file is from April 1985, 41 years, 7 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with United Fire & Casualty Co. It reported 15 power units and 18 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (February 2026).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-172677 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Apr 3, 1985 (41 years, 7 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | United Fire & Casualty Co. | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2015 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2008 | MC-172677 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Nov 10, 2008 | MC-172677 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 7, 2008 | MC-172677 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 16, 2002 | MC-172677 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 12, 2001 | MC-172677 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 7, 2000 | MC-172677 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 5, 2000 | MC-172677 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 12, 1993 | MC-172677 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 12, 1993 | MC-172677 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 14, 1992 | MC-172677 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 14, 1992 | MC-172677 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 14, 1991 | MC-172677 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 3, 1985 | MC-172677 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-172677 | Common | Nov 7, 2008 | Dec 10, 2008 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-172677 | Common | Oct 26, 2001 | Sep 29, 2001 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-172677 | Contract | Oct 26, 2001 | Sep 29, 2001 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 178102 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-172677 |
| Legal name | Porter Distributing Co |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Mitchell, South Dakota 57301 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Jan 12, 1996 |
Fleet
| Power units | 15 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 15 |
| Drivers | 18 · 18 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 570,000 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Grain, feed, hay, Meat, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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